Salmon with Asian Walnut Slaw

By California Walnuts
Total Time
55 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 piece salmon, 1 cup slaw
Meal
Dinner
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

Grilled salmon topped with a colorful tangy cabbage and carrot slaw, and garnished with fresh cilantro and toasty California walnuts.

Prep Time
45 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins
Calories
430
Total Fat
23
Saturated Fat
3
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
Cholesterol
80
Sodium
870
Carbohydrates
15
Dietary Fiber
3
Protein
40

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons thick teriyaki sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 (4 to 6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded carrots

Slaw

  • 1 cup shredded or thinly sliced purple cabbage
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped and toasted California walnuts, divided
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, torn

Preparation

Marinade

  1. In a shallow dish stir together chili sauce, teriyaki sauce and vinegar. (Set aside 2 tablespoons.)
  2. Place salmon in dish skin side up and let marinate for 30 minutes.

Slaw

  1. Toss together cabbage, carrots, green onions and half the walnuts with reserved marinade and refrigerate.

Salmon

  1. Over medium to high heat grill salmon for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a platter and top with cabbage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and cilantro leaves.